100%. Amanda is the one I have to thank for getting me caught up in the whole spin-your-own craze. She spins these beautiful fibers that just ooze personality, and encouraged me shamelessly when I mentioned how much I would like to be able to do that. I may be paraphrasing here, but the gist of the conversation was "I only had one short lesson, Leah. You can do it!"
And I can. It may not look like much, but I cannot tell you how inordinately pleased I am with my first skein of handspun. I just love it. I plan on making a teapot cozy, so I will use and appreciate this first effort every day.
Not realizing how far 16 ounces of fiber would go (I have used only about 6 oz. so far), I purchased a total of 8 pounds of undyed fiber (no typo there folks, just a clueless neophyte spinner). So now I am in the process of researching dyes to take this new obsession to the next level. I want to try my hand at the beautiful hand painted goodness that I collect and horde like the true fiber addict that I am.
Seriously though, Amanda? I cannot thank you enough. This new outlet for stress reduction makes me truly happy!
Comments (6)
I know I shouldn't but I am LMAO right now at this:
"Not realizing how far 16 ounces of fiber would go (I have used only about 6 oz. so far), I purchased a total of 8 pounds of undyed fiber"
Seriously, my kids want to know what is so funny. 8 pounds!?! Oh my word girl you will be spinning that for a long time to come. The good news is that your yarn looks lovely. And I used Procyon dyes (google for Pro Chem---they sell various starter sets that can get you going).
Posted by amanda | January 3, 2006 5:26 PM
Posted on January 3, 2006 17:26
Congrats on your own handspun!
Posted by Becky | January 3, 2006 6:16 PM
Posted on January 3, 2006 18:16
Oh a wheel and lovely yarn! Amanda needs to open a store honestly! She'd have the whole county spinning! Believe me if I had the $$ a wheel would be sitting in my living room too! Cant wait to see your cozy that you knit from the handspun.
Posted by Becky / Knitting Interrupted | January 4, 2006 1:52 AM
Posted on January 4, 2006 01:52
She is such an enabler isn't she?!
The handspun really looks great.
Posted by Gracie | January 4, 2006 2:34 AM
Posted on January 4, 2006 02:34
Another stress reliever is always good! Have fun spinning away ;)
Posted by Lolly | January 4, 2006 3:34 AM
Posted on January 4, 2006 03:34
You spinning looks fabulous!
Don't worry about the 8 pounds.. think 8 sweaters!!
I use the cushing dyes and white vinegar (to set it) on all my stuff. The colors are true, and it isn't too toxic.. well, no more than any others at least..... go for it.. you have enough to play (which is every dyers dream!)
Posted by Teyani | January 4, 2006 6:43 AM
Posted on January 4, 2006 06:43